Azulfidine EN-tabs

Generic name:sulfasalazine [ SUL-fa-SAL-a-zeen ]
Brand names: Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs, Sulfazine
Drug classes:5-aminosalicylates, Antirheumatics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Nov 1, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Azulfidine EN-tabs?

Azulfidine EN-tabs is used to treat ulcerative colitis (UC), and to decrease the frequency of UC attacks. This medicine will not cure ulcerative colitis, but it can reduce the number of attacks you have.

Azulfidine EN-tabs is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in children and adults who have used other arthritis medicines that did not work or have stopped working.

Azulfidine EN-tabs may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Azulfidine EN-tabs if you have porphyria, a blockage in your bladder or intestines, or if you are allergic to sulfa drugs, aspirin, or similar medicines called salicylates.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Azulfidine EN-tabs if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• a blockage in your bladder or intestines;

• porphyria (a genetic enzyme disorder that causes symptoms affecting the skin or nervous system);

• an allergy to sulfa drugs; or

• an allergy to aspirin or other salicylates (such as NuprinBackache Caplet, Kaopectate, KneeRelief, Pamprin Cramp Formula, Pepto-Bismol, Tricosal, Trilisate, and others).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• frequent infections;

• asthma;

• low blood cell counts; or

• liver or kidney disease.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Taking Azulfidine EN-tabs can make it harder for your body to absorb folic acid, and folic acid helps prevent major birth defects of the baby's brain or spine. You may need to take folic acid supplements if you take this medicine during pregnancy. Follow your doctor's instructions.